2010 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda BT-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda BT-50 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 14 kg more than 2010 Mazda BT-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda BT-50. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda BT-50 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda BT-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda BT-50 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | BT-50 | E |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1880 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
